Section 1: Windows 8 Method 1: Shift + Restart Using command prompt you can type different commands to troubleshoot, repair or to check system health.īy default, the usual method to enter in Safe mode is to press F8 key (keep pressed) when Windows is starting (before Windows logo appears), but since Windows 8 this method doesn't work anymore - we will use another way. Safe Mode means that Windows will start only with essential functions required to load operating system itself, so it will not start non mandatory and/or third party applications. When you need to repair Windows or something doesn't work properly, you may need to start Windows in Safe Mode with Command Prompt. How To Start Windows in Safe Mode with Command Prompt
